Teaching Math: Grades 6-8: Problem Solving


	Defining Problem Solving


	The Problem-Solving Standard \| Organizing Data \| Draw a Diagram or Make a Model \| Organize the Data in a List, Diagram, Table, or Graph \| Generate and Eliminate Candidates \| Additional Problem-Solving Strategies \| Low Threshold, High Ceiling Problems \| Summary \| Your Journal

This data organization strategy is particularly useful when it's unclear where to begin. If you can draw a picture or use a model of the problem, it will help you start the problem-solving process. Revisit the Finding Pentominos problem and reflect on how the model was useful in solving this problem.

Now watch a brief video segment (duration 0:21) of a middle school student talking about how solving problems hands-on helps his learning process.

Consider another method




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